Christine Lagarde, a French lawyer and politician, has been a key figure in the global finance sector, particularly known for her role as President of the European Central Bank (ECB) since November 2019. Lagarde’s career is marked by a series of high-profile positions in both the political and financial worlds.
Before her appointment to the ECB, Lagarde studied law in France and the United States, subsequently joining the international law firm Baker & McKenzie, where she specialized in labour, anti-trust, and mergers and acquisitions. Her legal expertise and leadership skills led her to become the firm’s Global Chairman.
Lagarde’s transition into high-level international finance and politics began when she entered the French government. She held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister of Trade, and Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance, and Employment. During her tenure in these roles, she was instrumental in navigating the complexities of the global financial crisis of 2007–2008.
In 2011, Lagarde broke new ground by becoming the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a role she held until 2019. At the IMF, she focused on strengthening global financial systems, advocating for economic reforms, and supporting countries during…
